A couple of new launches for the week started trickling in, be it a facelift, a new-generation model, or a minimal special edition. Skoda teased its new subcompact SUV and even Mahindra announced a price hike on one of the SUVs. But in all this came the sad news of the passing of an industrialist whose contribution to the Indian automobile industry will always be remembered. Here’s everything important in the car industry last week.
BYD eMAX 7 Launched
The BYD eMAX 7 is a facelifted version of the e6 electric MPV, launched in India. The updated version offers a more modern design, new features, and an improved claimed range. BYD is offering the eMAX 7 in both 6- and 7-seater configurations, and you can check out its price and specifications here.
Mahindra Delivered the First Unit of Thar Roxx
Mahindra handed over the first unit of the Thar Roxx, which was auctioned in September to Akash Minda. The first Thar Roxx went to a whopping price and you can see the price here. The first unit of the 3-door Thar also went to Akash Minda, Executive Director, Minda Corporation Limited, which it had won in an auction held in 2020 for Rs 1.11 crore.
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Maruti Grand Vitara Dominion Edition
The Maruti Grand Vitara has got a limited-run Dominion Edition for the festive season. This edition of the SUV gets a range of exterior and interior accessories, which are being offered with its mid-spec and top-spec variants.
Mahindra XUV 3XO Price Hike
The introductory prices of the Mahindra XUV 3XO have ended as the carmaker has hiked its prices. The petrol variants of the XUV 3XO were priced the highest; however, the prices of the top-spec variants of this car did not change. See the updated variant-wise prices here.
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB Launched
The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class has arrived on our shores and in its long-wheelbase version at that. This time around, the new E-Class LWB looks sharper and features a cabin that goes even more premium than before- EQS sedan write large.
Kodiaq- Inspired Skoda Teaser Ends
Teaser 2: Skoda Kylaq has once again been teased, and this latest teaser gave us a glimpse of some of its exterior design elements such as the grille and headlights. In India, the Kylaq will be an entry SUV and will sit below the Kushaq.
7-seater Renault Duster Is Revealed Globally
The global reveal of the Dacia Bigster is the extended version of the India-bound Renault Duster. Though the production-spec Bigster has almost all similarities with the concept, it comes with an uncanny resemblance to the globally available Duster at the same time. Here in India, it will compete against the Hyundai Alcazar, 6/7-seater variants of Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus, and Tata Safari.
Ratan Tata’s Memory
The biggest industrialists, icons of the business world, and among the largest philanthropists have left us behind as Shri Ratan Tata passed away at the age of 86. We at CarYanams are sad to hear the news and extend our condolences to the bereaved family and his dear ones in this tough time. In tribute to him, we have chronicled here some of his various contributions to the Indian automobile industry.
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